Fall Writing Proficiency Exam (Registration Opens)

The Writing Proficiency Exam -- a Hofstra graduation requirement -- fall 2018 dates are listed below. These dates are open to all students who already have credit for WSC001 and WSC002, but do not have credit for the Writing Proficiency Exam (transfer credit, AP credit, or students who have previously failed the exam). Register for these dates through the Hofstra portal just as you would any other class.

Exam Dates and Times:

Friday, September 21: 10:00 - 12:00 CV Starr 210 (Registration will open on September 4)

Friday, October 12: 10:00 - 12:00 CV Starr 210 (Registration will open on September 24)

Tuesday, October 16(fall break): 10:00 - 12:00 CV Starr 210 (Registration will open on September 24)

Wednesday, October 24: 6:00 - 8:00 pm CV Starr 210 (Registration will open on October 12)

Thursday, November 8: 5:00 - 7:00 pm CV Starr 210 (Registration will open on October 12)

Friday, November 30: 10:00 - 12:00 CV Starr 210 (Registration will open on November 1)

FYI: The exam is administered via Blackboard and Turnitin. The exam lasts two hours. At the time of the exam the students will be asked to compose one clear, concise essay based on two essays on a common topic. The first essay will be available to all students on Blackboard one week prior to the exam. They should read this first essay vigorously (making their own markings and notations on the page) and bring it with them to the exam. The second essay will be posted on Blackboard at the time of the exam.

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